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Good Set of 4 19th Century Silver Plated Salts
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Good Set of 4 19th Century Silver Plated Salts

19th century
Sold 20 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A good set of 4 silver plated salts dating to the 19th century. Lovely traditional design with no makers marks.

In good condition with some internal wear due to age and use.

Each salt measures approx 9cm x 7cm. Height approx 4.5cm

Total weight approx 580g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Salts to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA761492
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Description
A good set of 4 silver plated salts dating to the 19th century. Lovely traditional design with no makers marks.

In good condition with some internal wear due to age and use.

Each salt measures approx 9cm x 7cm. Height approx 4.5cm

Total weight approx 580g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Salts to the 19th Century.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA761492
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A set of four matching nineteenth-century silver plated open salt cellars with ornate decorative rims and stepped bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of four matching nineteenth-century silver plated open salt cellars with ornate decorative rims and stepped bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A set of four matching nineteenth-century silver plated open salt cellars with ornate decorative rims and stepped bases.
Good Set of 4 19th Century Silver Plated Salts
Ref: SA761492
A set of four matching nineteenth-century silver plated open salt cellars with ornate decorative rims and stepped bases.
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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEmbossed rims, Stepped footed bases, Fluted details
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

Open salt cellars were standard dining accessories from the medieval period until the introduction of free-flowing table salt and shaker mechanisms in the twentieth century, used by guests to take salt with a small spoon.

These items were typically produced using base metals such as copper or Britannia metal, coated with a layer of silver via early electroplating techniques or older Sheffield plating methods, often featuring cast decorative borders.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the weight, the nature of the wear revealing the base metal beneath the silver layer, makers marks or pseudo-hallmarks, and traditional casting flaws or hand-finished detailing.

They serve as refined decorative accents on dining tables, sideboards, or open shelving, bringing historical texture and metallic sheen to transitional or traditional interior schemes.

Silver plate should be cleaned gently using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to avoid stripping the thin silver layer, and stored in a dry environment to prevent tarnishing.
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